HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 97-223 08/04/1997 RESOLUTION NO. 97-223 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
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4 OFFERING COMMENT TO THE
5 SONOMA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
6 AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE PROPOSED
7 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT REGARDING
8 THE SONOMA MOUNTAIN RANGE
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10 WHEREAS, The County of Sonoma has referred for comment, by the City of Petaluma,
1 I the proposed General Plan amendment for the County of Sonoma Open Space Element to
12 expand the area of the Sonoma. Mountain Visual Landscape Unit, and amendments to
13 Chapters 25 and 26 of the Sonoma County Code concerning the placement and design of
14 structures in the Sonoma Mountain area; and,
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16 WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma General Plan recognizes the visual significance of the
17 Sonoma Mountain Range to Petaluma and its environs; and,
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19 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Petaluma has reviewed and received public
20, comments on the proposed General Plan amendments and adoption of Local Area
21 Development Guidelines for dwelling units, appurtenant structures, access roads and
22 driveways, and subdivisions to reduce the visual impact-of such development.
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24 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Petaluma hereby
25 offers it support for the amendments as suggested and recommended by the Permit and
26 Resource Management Department staff and further offers the following comments;
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28 1. Key elements of the amendments should include preservation of existing
29 vegetation, restriction or prohibition of non-agricultural fencing, preservation of wildlife
3o and riparian corridors, minimization of night-time light impacts, providing for a balance
31 between proposed development and long-term needs of existing and future agricultural
32 owners/operators, prohibition of development of "trophy homes" particularly on visible
33 ridgelines and other prominent areas of the Sonoma Mountain range, and assurance of
34 perpetual implementation of adopted policies and guidelines through deed restrictions
35 and or property covenants.
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37 2. Use of Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) should take into consideration the
38 potential impacts of development associated with the transfer of density into
39 unincorporated areas surrounding the City of Petaluma.
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42 resosomt.doc~Pntler the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (ffiid~3riltPld&~ffi) meeting form
on the ........4th..-...... day of .................:...._?x118.1!S.t:..................... 19.g.~... by the
following vote:
City Attorney
AYES: Keller, Stompe, Toiliatt, Maguire, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: None
ABSENT: Read ~ J ,
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ATTEST : ~J~ 7
City Clerk Mayor
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